5 self-hosted tools I prefer to install on every new PC
… Syncthing OS Windows, macOS, Linux Syncthing is a powerful, open-source file synchronization tool that connects your devices directly without using third-party cloud servers. …
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You need these 6 self-hosted tools if you value your privacy
… Vaultwarden Key highlights Self-hosted Bitwarden alternative See at Github Syncthing But Rsync and Kopia are better for backups There are plenty of tools for syncing files between multiple devices, but Syncthing gets my vote as the best one in the self-hosted ecosystem. …
I run Snapcast on a Raspberry Pi, and it's a Sonos replacement that cost me nothing
… Running Snapcast on a Raspberry Pi 4 gave me everything I wanted — synchronized audio across rooms, no subscriptions, no cloud dependency, and no account. …
I used to avoid OneDrive until I discovered these 4 features
… Files on Demand Manage what's on your device and what's on the cloud A major pet peeve that drives most users away from OneDrive is its tendency to sync every single file on the desktop, pictures and documents folder to the cloud, whether they want it or not. …
I stopped trusting cloud AI with my personal files, and switched to this local setup instead
… For syncing to my other devices, I use Syncthing , it exposes minimal metadata and performs no server-side decryption or telemetry unless explicitly enabled. As for backup: my tried and true, encrypted little physical hard drive. There's no need for massive cloud storage for text and PDF files. …
Filament Manager is the boring AMS upgrade that actually matters
… The cloud requirement makes this less perfect Convenience still comes with a few uncomfortable strings attached There is a catch, and it is not a small one. Filament Manager currently depends on Bambu’s cloud for editing, deleting, and syncing filament data, including the remaining amount. …
3 Docker containers that turned my $80 used mini PC into a complete home office server
… Nextcloud OS Windows, macOS, Linux Key highlights Self-hosted, open source iOS compatible Yes Android compatible Yes Desktop compatible Yes Nextcloud is a self-hosted cloud platform that keeps your files synced and accessible across apps and devices. …
I stopped choosing between VS Code, Google Antigravity, and Cursor and built a hybrid workflow that uses the best of them
… If I’m spinning up a brand new project from scratch just to see if an idea works, Antigravity lets me jump straight from an empty folder to a running, cloud-synced app in a few minutes. …
I uninstall these 6 Samsung apps on every Galaxy phone, and you probably should too
… Most users, like me, prefer a fluid, cross-device sync-capable browser, and for me, Samsung Browser isn’t that. …
I replaced Cloudflare Tunnel with Pangolin, and finally own my whole ingress path
… There were many factors that Cloudflare Tunnel depended on, but the case was different with Pangolin. Cloudflare routing issue? Pangolin didn't care. Cloudflare changes Tunnel pricing? …